November 24, 2021 Issue, Page 14 of 16

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14 October 24, 2021 A Festive Menu itfor Family and Friends FAMILY FEATURES: ‘earty snacks, seasonal sides, flavorful main dishes and tantalizing desserts all complement one another perfectly for holiday cele- brations among loved ones. This year, when planning your menu, bbe sure to consider recipes that keep family and friends content from the moment they hang up their coats to the goodbye hugs. These delicious options for a satisfying bread bowl, pumpkin spice potatoes, artfully glazed lamb chops and fresh apple pie can bring your guests running to the kitchen (and keep them there) as you celebrate all the season has to offer. Find more recipes fit for holiday festivities at Culinary.net. Beckon Holiday Guests 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan with a Bread Bowl cheese 2. green onions, thinly sliced While your loved ones wait 1 round bread loaf patiently for the main course to (16 ounces), unsliced be served, hearty appetizers like Heat oven to 350 F. bread bowls can keep appetites at In medium bowl, blend ricotta bay. This Spinach-Ham Dip is the cheese and sour cream until smooth. perfect combination of comforting ‘Add spinach, ham, Parmesan cheese and satisfying when served with and green onions; mix until blended. bread cubes, crackers or tortilla Cut 1-2-inch diameter circle out of top of bread loaf. Reserve top. chips for a warming snack ahead of the big meal. Remove bread inside loaf, leaving To find more seasonal appetizer about | inch along sides. Pour inspiration, visit Culinary.net. cheese mixture info bread bowl. Replace top. Cover bread loaf in aluminum foil and bake 60 minutes, Spinach-Ham Dip or until warmed through. 2. cups ricotta cheese Take bread removed from inside bread bow! and cut into dipping 1 cup sour cream sized chunks. 1 package (10 ounces) Remove bread from aluminum frozen spinach, thawed foil and place on platter. Scatter and squeezed dry bread chunks around bread bowl to 1/4 pound ham, eubed use for dunking in cheese sauce. a Spinach-Ham Dip Serve Up a Seasonal Treat ; Seen re flour No seasonal gathering is complete without dessert, 4 teaspoon cnnainoa and quality baking during the holidays results in fesh 4/4. teaspoon ground nutmeg favorites like Apple Pie. 1/8 teaspoon salt Allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon add spice to tablespoon lemon juice this festive favorite while brown sugar adds a hint dre teaspoon finely grated lemon zest ofcaramel sweetness with a nutty, moist, subtle pounds apples, cored, quartered molasses flavor that’s ideal for use in desserts of and sliced | all kinds, The trusted performance of an option like 1/4 teaspoon allspice Domino sugar helps make this a recipe you can turn _Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 9-inch pie pan with half to when it’s time to savor the season. pastry then prick bottom and sides with fork. Find more holiday dessert ideas to bring your In large saucepot, combine brown sugar, flour, F ir butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice and family and friends together at dominosuger.com. lemon zest. Add apples and toss to coat evenly. Slowly heat over medium-low heat, stirring occa~ Apple Pie sionally, until sugar dissolves and apples begin to Prep time: 30 minutes soften and cook down to about 6 cups. Cook time: 40 minutes Tum apple mixture into lined pie plate, Top with Servings: 8 remaining pastry. Trim and flute edges with fork. Slit top crust to allow steam to esca 1 prepared 9-inch double-crust pie Bake 35-40 minutes, or until crust is golden. pastry, divided Serve warm or at room temperature. Cover and 3/4. cup Domino Light Brown Sugar refrigerate leftovers. Pumpkin Spice Scalloped Potatoes A Seasonal Side with a Pumpkin Spice Scalloped Preheat oven to 375 F. Little Potatoes In pot over medium heat, Tasty Twist melt butter. Add flour and cook No matter what life may look Prep time: 20 minutes 4 minutes, string occasionally. like this holiday season, you can Cook time: 1 hour Reduce heat to low then slowly add milk gradually, ensuring it put a smile on loved ones’ faces Servings: 4 is incorporated before addi with classic meals and sides that tablespoons butter ww more. Tum heat to medium-high memories are made of. tablespoons flour and cook until thickened, stirring You can use a traditional 21/2 cups milk continuously. Remove from heat holiday ingredient, potatoes, 11/2 pounds Terrific Trio and set aside. to make easy yet delicious Little Potatoes, In bowl, add drained potatoes, recipes like these Pumpkin Spice 1/8-inch sliced, kept in sauce, bacon, cinnamon, nutmeg, Scalloped Potatoes. Perfect for water until ready ginger and cloves. Season with serving with your favorite main salt and pepper, to taste; mix well. course, they’re a tasty twist on a to use In greased 8:by-1 -inch baking classic sweet potato casserole. a slices thick-cut bacon, dish, line potatoes on sides in Plus, they're made with Little sliced, cooked until desired pattern. Stuff extra bacon potatoes that come ready to crisp and drained between potatoes from remains use with no washing or peeling 1_ teaspoon cinnamon left in bowl. Pour extra sauce required, perfect for busy fam- 1/2. teaspoon ground nutmeg over potatoes. 60 minutes. ilies during bustling holiday 1/2. teaspoon ground ginger In small pot over medium-high gatherings. Try them roasted, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves heat, add brown sugar and water. boiled, smashed or mashed in salt, to taste Cook to melt sugar and allow to your favorite seasonal dishes, For pepper, to taste bubble, about 5 minutes. Add a time-saving hack, use the slicer 11/2. tablespoons brown pecans; stir 2 minutes. Lay on attachment in a food processor to sugar parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool. Once cool, chop evenly slice potatoes in minutes. 11/2 tablespoons water into pieces. Visit littlepotatoes.com for 1 cup pecans, rough Remove potatoes from oven more holiday recipe inspiration. chopped and sprinkle pecans over top. ‘Apple Pie 16 W. 3rd Elk City 580-225-3442 PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF | OKLAHOMA An AEP Company BOUNDLESS ENERGY*